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‘Everything about it was magical’: Southampton still spurred on by spirit of ’76 Cup triumph

The 50th anniversary of an FA Cup win still central to their city’s identity forms an evocative backdrop to Saints’ semi-final against Manchester City

The Guardian - UK · Apr 24

BBC debate is nostalgic reminder of English crisis never being far away

BBC Archive release of 1993’s On The Line shows much has changed in the sport but self-interest is always rife

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2025

Fedoras, Venables and Pardew’s dance – Crystal Palace closer to holy grail of first trophy

With Oliver Glasner and top players attracting interest, the south London club know they must seize their FA Cup opportunity

The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2025

Terry Venables obituary

Chelsea, QPR and Tottenham player who as England manager displayed one of the sharpest football brains of his generation

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023

Terry Venables, former England, Spurs and Barcelona manager, dies aged 80

The family of the former England, Barcelona and Tottenham manager Terry Venables has announced his death after a long illness

The Guardian - UK · Nov 26, 2023

Francis Lee was part of a relatable generation that remained rooted in the community

A millionaire by the time he was 30, Francis Lee’s self-belief, pioneering spirit and determination wasn’t limited to the football pitch

The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2023

How to cure ‘City-itis’? Pep Guardiola has new template to end Champions League woe

Manchester City’s Champions League story has been full of heartbreak for over a decade but a final against Inter represents a glorious chance to end that

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2023

How to cure ‘City-itis’? Pep Guardiola has new template to end Champions League woe

Manchester City’s Champions League story has been full of heartbreak for over a decade but a final against Inter represents a glorious chance to end that

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Tony Mowbray explains the positives Sunderland can take from their patched-up side

Sunderland ended the season without a centre-back or a centre-forward, but players stepped up to plug the gaps

Chronicle Live · Jun 2, 2023

The chaotic chain of events that led to England appointing a good manager

In today’s Football Daily: England in Italy, some sauce on Sherwood and what now for Bullard?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 23, 2023